CVE-2002-0591

Name: CVE-2002-0591
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-06-18T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 11.63%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0591 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.8 beta and earlier allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files and execute commands via a Direct Connection with an IMG tag with a SRC attribute that specifies the target filename.. EPSS estimates a 11.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.8 beta and earlier allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files and execute commands via a Direct Connection with an IMG tag with a SRC attribute that specifies the target filename.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

11.63%

95.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Aol	Instant Messenger	4.0
Aol	Instant Messenger	4.1
Aol	Instant Messenger	4.2
Aol	Instant Messenger	4.3
Aol	Instant Messenger	4.4
Aol	Instant Messenger	4.5
Aol	Instant Messenger	4.6
Aol	Instant Messenger	4.7
Aol	Instant Messenger	4.8_beta

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0203.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8870.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4526Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0203.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8870.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4526Exploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 18, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0591?

How severe is CVE-2002-0591?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0591 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0591?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST